A bowl of fluffy, creamy mashed potato topped with melted butter and chopped chives.

🇺🇸Classic Mashed Potato

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Description

Creamy, rich, and velvety smooth, this Classic Mashed Potato recipe is pure comfort food. Made with boiled Yukon Gold potatoes whipped with warm butter, heavy cream, garlic, and fresh herbs, it is the ultimate side dish for any roast dinner or family gathering.

A Taste of History

Mashed potatoes have been a staple of Western cuisine since the 18th century. Popularized in France by Antoine-Augustin Parmentier and in England by Hannah Glasse, mashed potatoes became one of the most beloved side dishes in global culinary history.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Skills

Boiling, Mashing

Kitchen

Average

Ingredients & Nutrition

310 kcal

Calories

4 g

Protein

21 g

Fat

28 g

Carbs

3 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugar

290 mg

Sodium

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